Renkforce GKA200 Owner's manual

Operating Instructions

Car Alarm System GKA200

Item No. 1785255

Table of Contents

Page

1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................................3

2. Symbols explained ..............................................................................................................3

3. Intended use ........................................................................................................................4

4. Package contents ................................................................................................................4

5. Safety Instructions ...............................................................................................................5

a) General Information ......................................................................................................5

b) Batteries .......................................................................................................................6

6. Product description ..............................................................................................................7

7. Connections and components .............................................................................................8

a) Overview ......................................................................................................................8

b) Description of the indicators .........................................................................................9

c) Internal connections ...................................................................................................10

8. Getting started ...................................................................................................................11

a) Preparing the system .................................................................................................11

b) Connecting an additional battery ................................................................................13

c) Installing the alarm system .........................................................................................14

d) Installing the GSM antenna and the GPS module ......................................................14

e) Installing the motion sensor ........................................................................................15

f) Connecting to power ..................................................................................................15

9. Congurationandoperation ..............................................................................................16

a) General notes .............................................................................................................16

b) Operating mode ..........................................................................................................16

c) Conguration ..............................................................................................................17

10. Overview of SMS commands ............................................................................................32

11. Geolocating via the GPS portal .........................................................................................34

12. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................34

13. Disposal .............................................................................................................................37

a) Product .......................................................................................................................37

b) Batteries and rechargeable batteries .........................................................................37

14. Care and Cleaning ............................................................................................................38

15. Declaration of Conformity (DOC).......................................................................................38

16. Technical data ...................................................................................................................39

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1. Introduction

Dear customer,

Thank you for purchasing this product.

This product meets the requirements of current European and national guidelines.

We kindly request the user to follow the operating instructions to preserve this condition and to

ensure safe operation!

This user manual is part of the product. It contains important information on starting

up and handling the device. Bear this in mind if you pass this product to a third party.

For this reason, keep these operating instructions for future reference!

If there are any technical questions, please contact:

www.conrad.com/contact

2. Symbols explained

An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important instructions in these operating

instructions which absolutely have to be observed.

 Thearrowsymbolindicatesspecictipsandadviceonoperation.

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3. Intended use

The car alarm system GKA200 is used to monitor a vehicle. Various sensors and the GPS signal

are available for this purpose.

Use is only permitted in enclosed areas or within the protected area of a vehicle. Exposure to

splash water must be avoided at all costs.

Use only the enclosed car charger or an appropriate USB interface as power supply and to

charge the rechargeable battery.

The customer is responsible for the lawful use of the product. The manufacturer cannot to held

responsible/liable for any use of the product beyond the uses described here.

Forsafetyandcompliancereasons,theproductmustnotbeconvertedormodiedinanyway.

If you use the product for purposes other than those described above, it may be damaged.

Furthermore,improperusemaycausehazardssuchasre,overheating,etc.

Please read the operating instructions carefully and do not discard them. Please include these

operating instructions when you pass the product on to a third party.

All names of companies and products are the trademarks of the respective owners. All rights

reserved.

4. Package contents

• Car Alarm System GKA200

• GPS module

• GSM antenna

• PIR sensor

• USB cable

• Car charger

• Operating instructions

Latest operating instructions

Download the latest operating instructions via the link www.conrad.com/downloads

or scan the QR code shown here. Follow the instructions on the website.

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5. Safety Instructions

Please read the operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention

to the safety instructions. We do not assume liability for any injuries/material

damages resulting from failure to observe the safety instructions and the

information in these operating instructions regarding the proper use of the

product. Furthermore, in such cases, the warranty/guarantee will be null and

void.

a) General Information

• The device is not a toy and is not suitable for children. Children are not aware of

the potential dangers involved when using electrical devices.

• Do not carelessly leave the packaging material lying around. It may become a

dangerous plaything for children.

• This is an alert system only; it does not absolve the driver from practising due

diligence.

• The GPS functionalities are intended for the tracking of assets you own. The

customer is responsible to observe the legal conditions with regard to other

monitoring purposes.

• When installing and operating the system, always observe the applicable motor

vehicleregulationsandroadtrafcregulations.

• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, strong vibrations, high humidity,

moisture, combustible gases, vapours and solvents.

• Never expose the product to mechanical stress.

• If safe operation is no longer possible, take the device out of service and secure

it against unintended use. Safe operation is no longer possible, if the product:

- shows visible damage,

- no longer functions properly,

- has been stored under adverse ambient conditions for an extended period of

time or

- has been exposed to considerable strain during transport.

• Please handle the product with care. It can be damaged by impact, blows, or by

being dropped, even from a low height.

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• Moreover, please observe the additional safety instructions in the individual

chapters of this operating manual.

• If you have doubts about how the equipment should be operated or how to safely

connect it, consult a trained technician.

• Maintenance, adjustment and repair work should only be carried out by an expert

or a specialised workshop.

• If you have any questions that are not answered in these operating instructions,

please contact our technical customer service or another specialist.

• All persons operating, installing, setting up, commissioning or servicing this device

must observe these operating instructions.

b) Batteries

• Use the device only to charge the built-in battery including the additional battery

(optional). Never try to remove the batteries and do not charge them with an

external charger.

• Charge the battery only with the enclosed car charger or at a suitable USB port.

A different charging current may damage the device and cause the battery to

overheat or ignite (risk of explosion!).

• Charge the rechargeable battery on a regular basis, even if the device is not used

(approximately every 3 months). Otherwise, it may lead to a deep discharge of the

rechargeable battery, thus making it permanently unusable.

• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

• Leaking or damaged batteries may burn the skin if touched. Under these

circumstances, protect your hands with suitable gloves.

• Never short-circuit batteriesor throw theminto re. There is a risk of re and

explosion!

• Never open or disassemble a battery!

• Stop using and charging the battery, if the battery appears somewhat deformed,

shows holes or other obvious defects.

• Follow the instructions at the end of this manual on how to dispose of batteries in

an environmental friendly way.

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6. Product description

The car alarm system allows you to monitor a vehicle. However, the primary task is not the

deterrence of the thief, but the live transmission of an alert message to up to 6 phone numbers

by SMS or phone call.

If the sensors detect an unauthorized interaction, an alarm can be triggered via SMS.

The user can carry out other actions via an SMS sent from his/her mobile phone at any time

including determining the current GPS position (coordinates or web link) or querying the status.

Current GPS position and GPS history are accessible and tracked via an Internet portal.

TheGPSreceiverisusedtodeneandmonitorGPSzones(Area,GeoFence),meaningplaces,

where the product is allowed to stay.

The product is safeguarded against tampering by an internal battery. The operating time is

autonomous without external power supply and can be extended with an (optional) additional

battery.

The device is supplied with power and the built-in battery is charged via the USB port.

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7. Connections and components

a) Overview

1 Connecting an additional battery

2 BAT indicator

3 ACC indicator

4 GPS indicator

5 GMS indicator

6 Input USB cable

7 Input GPS module

8 Input GSM antenna

9 Input motion sensor

10 GSM antenna

11 USB port

12 GPS module

13 Car charger

14 Motion sensor

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b) Description of the indicators

BAT indicator (2) Meaning

off No external power / battery not charging

green Battery fully charged

red Battery is being recharged.

orange Battery not connected

ACC indicator (3) Meaning

off Vibration sensor did not detect movement /

Alarm off

red Vibration sensor has detected movement /

Alarm triggered

GPS indicator (4) Meaning

off GPS module off / no GPS signal / GPS

signal or coordinates not valid

Flashes blue GPS coordinates valid

GMS indicator (5) Meaning

off GSM module switched off / GSM module

not working / GSM module not supplied with

power (explanation see page 35)

ashesgreen(onceeverysecond) no SIM card or no valid PIN code / searching

for GSM network

ashesgreen(every3seconds) connected to GSM network

ashesgreen(twicepersecond) Establishing GPRS connection

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c) Internal connections

15 GSM antenna port

16 GPS module port

17 Motion sensor port

18 USB cable port

19 SIM card slot

20 Battery port

21 Battery port

15 16 17

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19 20 21

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8. Getting started

As a basic rule, before putting the product into operation, always check whether it

is suitable for the respective application! If in doubt, please consult a person with

knowledge, an expert or the manufacturer of the products before using it!

Installation and electrical connection must be carried out by a specialist.

Please select the place of installation carefully so that the device neither impacts

normaldrivingactivitiesnorcausesdistractionfromthetrafc.

No parts or lines may be installed within the range of the fully-expanded airbag, as this

may lead to injuries of the occupants in the event of an accident.

 Modicationstothevehicle,whichmaybecomenecessarywheninstallingthealarm

system or other components, must always be carried out in such a manner that neither

trafcsafetynordesignstabilityofthemotorvehicleareimpaired.

Take into account the accident hazards caused by equipment becoming dislodged in

the event of an accident. Fasten thus all the components securely in a location, where

they will not pose a risk to the passengers.

a) Preparing the system

Before you install the system in your vehicle, connect the integrated battery and insert a

preconguredSIMcard.

YouwillneedthefollowingitemstoconguretheSIMcard:

• the SIM card itself (SMS-capable, prepaid or contract), which is later inserted into the device

• amobilephonetoconguretheSIMcard

• if necessary, a USB power supply (for example, the USB port of a computer, a power supply

with USB connector) for the alarm system.

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Power supply

YoucanalsopowertheproductviaUSBfortestingorwhenyousetitupforthersttime.The

BAT (2) indicator shows whether the correct operating voltage has been applied, regardless of

the status of the device itself:

• LED off = no external power

• LED green or red = external power available, battery connected correctly

• LED orange = power available, but no battery connected

SIM card conguration and installation

First of all, you have to change the PIN code of the SIM card for the SIM card in order to work

with the alarm system.

But in order to prevent tampering, you should urgently change the SIM card PIN

again after the product has been put into operation. The process is described in the

Congurationchapter.

• Insert the SIM card for the alarm system into your mobile phone.

• Change the PIN code of the SIM card to “1513” (check your mobile phone manual).

• Remove the SIM card from the mobile phone.

• Remove the four screws on the rear of the alarm system case and remove the cover.

• Open the slot for the SIM card (19) and insert the SIM card correctly (note the bevelled corner

of the SIM card).

• Close the SIM card slot (19) again.

Connecting the integrated battery

• Connect the wire of the integrated battery to one of the two battery ports (20) or (21).

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• If you do not want to connect an additional battery, you can screw the cover of the alarm

system back on with the four casing screws.

• Read in the next chapter how to connect an additional battery.

b) Connecting an additional battery

For a longer operating time without external power supply, you can connect an optional extra

battery to the alarm system. To do this, you must open the case (see above).

• Remove the dummy screw above the port for the additional battery (1).

• Draw in the wire of the additional battery into the casing.

• Connect the connection wire of the battery to the free battery port (20) or (21).

• Screw the cable gland of the additional battery to the housing.

• Attach the alarm system cover and fasten it with the four casing screws.

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c) Installing the alarm system

The installation position doesn’t matter.

However, inside the case of the alarm system is a microphone attached for the

acoustical monitoring of the vehicle interior. Therefore it is best to install the alarm

system under a seat, within the passenger footwell or at any other location, where

noise transmission is not impaired.

Remember that the space, where you are going to install the device, should be large

enough to accommodate the cables. Heavily bent cables (in particular, directly after

the connector) will increase the risk of cable breaks and can lead to contact issues in

the connector. Also keep in mind that the USB cable of your installation must reach the

car cigar jack.

For a good device functionality, ensure that the GSM antenna and the GPS module

should have a good GSM network and GPS signal reception at your chosen mounting

location.

The product is not suitable for outdoor use and must therefore be installed inside the

vehicle. The mounting location should also be protected against overheating of the

device and against dust.

The product should not be exposed to continuous, strong shocks (vibrating machines,

direct motor/chassis contact, etc.).

• Fasten the alarm system securely with cable ties or similar at the installation site.

d) Installing the GSM antenna and the GPS module

When mounting the GSM antenna and the GPS module behind glass with window

heating or behind tinted windows, you will most likely experience some GPS or GSM

reception issues.

GPS module

• Route the connecting cable of the GPS module to a place from where the module has the

best unobstructed view of the sky.

• The GPS module has magnetic properties at the back and sticks to metallic surfaces.

• Use double-sided adhesive tape, self-adhesive Velcro tape or similar to attach the GPS

module on a non-metallic surface.

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GSM antenna

Adhesive mounting should be carried out in an environment with a minimum

temperature of approx. 15 °C . Clean the surface with a suitable cleaning agent (e.g.

rubbing alcohol) before mounting.

• Lay the connection cable of the GSM antenna up to a spot on the pane where it won’t affect

the driver’s view and where it has good GSM reception.

• RemovetheprotectivelmandgluetheGSMantennainplace.

• Once glued, the GSM antenna should not be exposed to mechanical stress for 24 hours.

e) Installing the motion sensor

The motion sensor detects movements in the vehicle and is used to safeguard the vehicle

interior or the trunk.

• Choose a location for the motion sensor. The sensor’s round front window should aim at the

area to be monitored.

• Draw the motion sensor connection cable to the place where you want to install the alarm

system.

• Attach the motion sensor by pushing it with its tab into a gap into the trim, for example.

• Align the motion sensor with the area to be monitored.

f) Connecting to power

If the device is not working once plugged into the car cigar jack, it may be necessary to

switchonthecarignitionrst.Onsomevehicles,thecigarettelighterisonlyactivated

after the ignition is switched on.

On other vehicles, the cigarette lighter is not switched on and off via the ignition and

is directly connected to the on-board battery. This can lead to a discharge of the on-

board battery. In such a case, unplug the car charger from the cigarette lighter jack, if

you do not use the unit.

• Route the USB cable to the cigarette lighter. Then insert it into one of the two car charger

outlets.

• Plug the car charger into the cigar lighter jack.

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9. Conguration and operation

Youhavetorstconguredittobeabletoenjoytheproduct’sfullfunctionality.Theconguration

is done by means of SMS commands sent from a mobile phone to the device (or to the SIM

card number used).

Oncecongured,youcanactivate,deactivateandquerythedeviceorchangeitssettingsfrom

anywhere with SMS commands.

a) General notes

This product is not a conventional alarm system. Equipped with GSM and GPS, it features

increased functionality and is thus more complex. Next we will discuss the key points that you

should know and follow when using the product.

• This manual describes all the functions and much more.

• All SMS responses used here are just examples. The actual situation can be different. The

examples are used to illustrate what information in which format and in which notation you

can expect.

b) Operating mode

The alarm system knows only two operating modes:

“ALARM ENABLE”

Only when this mode is activated, the product can send alert messages autonomously and

without interaction.

This alert is sent only if an activated alarm source detects an alarm event (vibration, voice or

noise or a person moving near the motion sensor PIR). Only in this case, all phone numbers

listedinthephonebookofthedevice(nottheSIMcard)willreceiveanalertnotication.

“ALARM DISABLE”

In this mode, the device is passive and no monitoring function is running. The alarm system can

send SMS but it cannot trigger an alarm.

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c) Conguration

The product is protected against unauthorized access and will only respond to

authenticatedSMSnotications.

The SMS is positively authenticated if it is accompanied by the correct PIN number

(the PIN number of the SIM card used in the alarm system and not the one of the

mobile phone from which the SMS was sent). The phone number sending the SMS

must also correspond to a telephone number listed in the alarm system’s phone book.

The caller ID function of the SIM card used to sent the SMS should therefore be

enabled. The alarm system responds only to telephone numbers that are stored in the

telephone book.

In order to prevent tampering, you should urgently change the SIM card PIN again

once the product has been put into operation. The process is described in the

Command chapter.

Structure of SMS commands

The SMS commands used to program the device are structured according to the following

scheme:

Example:

SET TEL1 S +49177556644221 #1513

Meaning:

The telephone number +49177556644221 used for sending an SMS will be saved to the

telephone book as TEL1 .

Every SMS sent to the alarm system must include the SIM card PIN of the alarm

system for security reasons. Without the “#PIN” at the end of the message, the SMS

this will be discarded and a reply SMS will not be generated!

Space follows after every individual word and every parameter. Uppercase letters are

used.

Each new command overwrites data of any possibly already existing settings.

 AftereachSMScommand,thedevicesendsbackanSMSresponsetoconrmthe

conguration(butonlyiftheSMScommandcontainsthecorrectPINandthecallerID

has been activated).

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The SMS command “ACTION”:

Thefollowingactionscanbedened:

SET=switchon/enable/congure

RESET = switch off/disable/get default settings

TEST = test/check/query

The SMS command “FUNCTION”:

The following functions can be executed:

TEL1=rstphonenumberinthealarmsystem’sphonebook

NAME = Name of the alarm system

GUARD = vibration sensor

Special commands

Some commands are of great important and differ from the previously described command

format.

These commands are:

ALARM ENABLE #1513

ALARM DISABLE #1513

This command switches the alarm mode on or off. The effects on the behaviour of the product

have already been described in the previous chapter “Operation mode”.

STATUS #1513

This command will send a summary of the most important settings and states of the device.

We will illustrate this by the following example below (deviations are possible depending on the

rmwareversion).

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Response:

GKA200 v1.xx Product name, Firmware version

28.02.19 19:23:18 UTC +02 Date/time/time zone

Alarm: ENABLE Alarm function enabled

GSM: 63% GSM signal strength

Guard: off vibration sensor off

Voice: on noise sensor on

Move: off PIR sensor off

Batt: 33% battery charge level

IMEI: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx IMEI No.

Setting the time, date and time zone

The product let’s you set a time and date.

If time and date are set, the day of the week will be calculated automatically. SMS

messages will thus include the exact time and date, regardless of when an SMS was

sent or received.

Moreover, some functions require that the current time and date is set.

Command:

SET TIMEDATE <hh mm dd mm yy zz> #1513 = time and date

The following settings are possible:

Hour (hh) Minute (mm) Day (dd) Month (mm) Year (yy) Time zone (zz)

(0-23) (0-60) (01-31) (01-12) (00-95) (-12 bis +12)

Example: 13:24 hours, 28.09.2016, time zone +2h

SET TIMEDATE 13 24 28 09 16 +02 #1513

 Single-gurenumbersmustalwaysincludealeading“0“.Insteadof“9“write“09“.

Example of an SMS reply:

GKA200 v1.xx

Time: 19:23

Date: 28.02.19

Zone Time: +02

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Setting the time zone only:

SET TIMEZONE <zz> #1513

zz = time zone difference in hours (-12h to + 12h)

Test the desired settings with the following command:

TEST TIMEDATE # 1513

Managing the phone book

The alarm system memory can store up to 6 phone numbers.

You can program the alarm to send an SMS to the phone number in question (by

an S after the phone number) or to call this phone number (by an C after the phone

number).

 In the case ofan alarm event,all of thestored phone numberswill be notied.If

multiple phone numbers are used, the notication will also accordingly be sent

multiple times.

However, only phone numbers stored for incoming SMS commands will be accepted.

The alarm system can only process the international format for phone numbers.

Example:

0177/12131415 > correct +4917712131415

(+49 = country code and then area code without 0)

Setting up the phone numbers in the phone book:

SET TEL1 S +49111… #1513

SET TEL2 C +49222… #1513

…

SET TEL6 S+49666… #1513

When you send the command “SET TEL ....”, you will receive an SMS response with a list of

the stored phone numbers:

GKA200 v1.xx

TEL1 S +49111…

TEL2 C +49222…

….. etc. ……

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